Cycle Routes in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Niederbergbahn Panorama Cycle Track
Cycling on flat terrain through neanderland
Train tracks have been replaced by a cycle path to create a relaxing route through neanderland.
Level of difficulty: easy
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100 Castles Route
Almost 1,000 kilometres of cycle path through romantic Münsterland
Romantic strongholds and imposing stately homes: Cyclists can experience the region’s magnificent architecture on Münsterländ’s 100 Castles Route.
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Euroroute R1 cycle path
Cycle right across Europe
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hermann monument, flamingos and attractive cities like Münster – the Euroroute R1 cycle path connects many of Westphalia’s top attractions.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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River Niers Cycle Path
A relaxing route for leisure cyclists and families
An ideal cycle route for families and leisure cyclists: exploring the entire length of the River Niers as it winds through the Lower Rhine region.
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Discover Ratingen by bike
Textile museum, palaces and castles
Palaces and castles, historic old towns and tranquil natural land-scapes – Ratingen has it all. Cyclists always have something new to discover on a choice of themed routes.
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Töddenland Cycle Path
The circular route links interesting sites from the 17th and 18th centuries.
A cycle path for history buffs: this circular route follows the tracks of 17th and 18th century Westphalian salesmen.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Ruhr Valley Cycle Path
From idyllic landscapes to industrial heritage
From industrial heritage and vibrant cities to idyllic nature and half-timbered houses: the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path passes many different towns on its way through Sauerland and the Ruhr Area.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Relaxed cycling in Münsterland
A cycling network of paths and zones
Cycling by numbers in Münsterland: this mostly flat network of cycle paths offers good signposting, a wide range of places to eat and many interesting sights.
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Vennbahn Cycle Route
A journey through three countries on old railway lines
The railway line that once transported coal and iron ore from Aachen to Luxembourg now provides a mainly flat route for leisurely cycling.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Lower Rhine Route cycle path
The longest network of cycle paths in Germany covers easy, flat terrain
The Lower Rhine region has Germany’s longest network of cycle paths: on the Lower Rhine Route, cyclists ride across Rhine dikes on flat, tarmacked paths.
Level of difficulty: easy
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